Aftermath of Wisdom Tooth Extraction

​Our wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to break through. Because of this, there is not much room for them to grow and they tend to develop at angles that are not healthy. They may appear "lying down," or they may bump to the other molars. This situation may bring about pain, infection, gum diseases or other health problems.
 
As such, it is advised to have impacted wisdom teeth removed. As with other surgeries, it takes a certain period to recover after this procedure.

​The Surgery Day
After the procedure, pain, swelling, and blood are regular occurrences. The anesthesia administered to you during the surgery would still have its lingering effect, so it is best not to drive or go places. A soft diet is advised to give your mouth and gums time to recover. Brushing and flossing for the next 24 hours are also discouraged.
 
The First Week After Surgery
The first week is the period of aftercare with the utmost importance. During this time, it is advised to take things easy. Strenuous activities such as extreme physical activities or lifting could cause trauma to your surgery. Swelling of the mouth and cheeks would show noticeable improvement. However, the wounds would still be tender.
 
Thus, you must be careful with prodding or touching them often. You should brush your teeth with maximum care. Saltwater would also help to keep the area clean and would lessen the chances of developing an infection. Bruising and swelling could be addressed by applying cold or ice packs. Your dentist would most likely schedule the removal of stitches at the end of the week.
 
The Second Week and Beyond
After the removal of stitches, the wounds should have recovered well. Any soreness and jaw stiffness would subside by this time. Also, the swelling would not be a problem by the end of the second week. The patient could go back to his everyday routine.
 
However, he must be observant of possible signs of complications such as fever, excessive bleeding, severe pain despite the use of pain relievers, worsened swelling that would not subside, or the development of pus.
 
Recovering from wisdom tooth extraction should be easy if you followed the instructions of your dentist or oral surgeon. Nevertheless, it would not hurt to add a layer of protection for yourself for this procedure and other dental procedures as well.
 
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